Falconry, a living human heritage

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2021 URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01708 Description: Falconry is the traditional art and practice of training and flying falcons and other birds of prey. Originally a means of obtaining food, falconry has acquired other values and has been integrated into communities as a recreational practice and a way of connecting with nature. Today, it is practiced by people of all ages in over eighty countries. Modern falconry focuses on safeguarding falcons, quarry and habitats as well as the practice itself. It is transmitted through mentoring, learning within families and formal training in clubs and schools. Country(ies): Germany; Saudi Arabia; Austria; Belgium; Croatia; United Arab Emirates; Spain; France; Hungary; Ireland; Italy; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Morocco; Mongolia; Pakistan; Netherlands; Poland; Portugal; Qatar; Syrian Arab Republic; Republic of Korea; Slovakia; Czechia © Department of Culture & Tourism - Abu Dhabi/International Wildlife Consultants (UK) Ltd/10/12/2009, 2020 Duration: 00:14:11 - Support: Electronic transmission (0170800004)